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MaineLD 356132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

Resolve, Directing the Board of Pesticides Control to Prohibit the Use of Rodenticides in Outdoor Residential Settings

Sponsored By: Richard A. Bennett (Independent)

Became Law

PESTICIDESPESTICIDES - APPLICATION PROCESS

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Outdoor rodent poisons banned at homes

Maine’s Board of Pesticides Control must ban the use of rodent poisons, including baits, in outdoor residential areas. Certified pesticide applicators under Maine law are exempt and can still apply them. Homeowners and renters need to use non-poison methods or hire a certified applicator for outdoor use. The Board must report on the ban to lawmakers by January 15, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Richard A. Bennett

    Independent • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Arthur Bell

    Democratic • House

  • John Eder

    Republican • House

  • Marygrace Cimino

    Republican • House

  • Nicole C. Grohoski

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nina Milliken

    Democratic • House

  • Victoria Doudera

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. RESLV Chapter 47

    5/1/2026

  2. FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.

    5/27/2025Senate

  3. FINALLY PASSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/27/2025House

  4. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-88).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/22/2025House

  5. Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-88) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-88).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

    5/20/2025Senate

  6. CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.

    3/21/2025Senate

  7. Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 30, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2

    1/30/2025Senate

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